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Bearbower Family History

Bearbower Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Beerbower, Bierbower, Barber, Beaber, Harrower, Barbone, Barbier

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Where is the Bearbower family from?

You can see how Bearbower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearbower family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bearbower families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bearbower families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bearbower's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bearbower families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearbower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bearbower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bearbower. 48% of Bearbower men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Wood Worker
    12%

What Bearbower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Bearbower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearbower census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Bearbower. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Bearbower. For the veterans among your Bearbower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearbower lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bearbower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bearbower in 1963 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bearbower

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearbower ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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